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OPERATING MANUAL

Introduction:

The SOCTESTER™ 140 AHR Battery Profile Load Analyzer is intended to be used to measure the state-of-

charge of a sealed lead-acid (calcium) battery. The state-of-charge information is an indication of the

ability of the battery to supply its rated power. It is not intended that the tester be used on other than

sealed lead-acid type batteries.

SOCTESTER

SOCTESTER 140 AHR Battery Profile Load Analyzer

SOC-140-612-ALPHA(U)

Preparation For Initial Use

The tester is supplied with the following:

(1) - (P/N) 6ft. BATTERY TEST CABLE (P/N 140612-ALPHA-CAB)

(1) (P/N) WALL PLUG POWER UNIT (117 VOLTS) (P/N SOCALPHA-140612-P1-A)

If either of these have not been supplied, contact your distributor.

Recommendations Prior To Initial Use:

Prior to initial use, charge the internal battery pack with the supplied wall plug power unit for at least 12

hours. (P/N) WALL PLUG POWER UNIT (117 VOLTS) (P/N SOCALPHA-140612-P1-A)

An overnight charge prior to the Initial use of the tester is recommended.

ONLY use the charger supplied with the SOCTESTER™. The use of an alternative charger may cause

damage to the internal battery pack of the tester or the internal charging system of the tester.

An overnight charge after every use will ensure your tester is ready to perform the next day and

lengthen the life of your internal battery pack.

If your tester is kept in storage, an overnight charge prior to use is recommended. If your tester

is left in long term storage, a quarterly overnight charge is recommended.

Charge The Internal Battery

Charge the SOC internal battery pack

for at least 12 hrs prior to first use.

Charge the SOC internal battery pack

for at least 12 hours after each use.

SOC TESTER ALPHA Series SOC-140-612-ALPHA(U)

1. Introduction ............................................................................................................... 1

3.Main Settings Screen -Step By Step Instructions .......................................................... 3

3. (a) Main Settings Screen - Connect And Power Up .................................................. 3

3. (b) Main Settings Screen - AHR Setting .................................................................... 4

3. (c) Main Settings Screen - Automatic Variable Recognition Settings ........................ 5

4.Interpreting Results Step-By-Step Instructions .......................................................... 6

LIMITED WARRANTY

THE SOCTESTER™ BATTERY TESTER IS GUARANTEED AGAINST DEFECTS IN MATERIALS

AND WORKMANSHIP FOR 90 DAYS FROM THE DATE OF PURCHASE. ULTRASYSTEMS

ELECTRONICS INC. WILL, AT ITS OPTION, REPAIR OR REPLACE DEFECTIVE PARTS OR UNITS.

THE PURCHASER AGREES TO ASSUME ALL RESPONSIBILITY FOR DAMAGES OR BODILY

INJURY THAT MAY RESULT FROM THE USE OR MISUSE OF THIS TESTER BY THE

PURCHASER, ITS EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHALL

ULTRASYSTEMS ELECTRONICS INC. BE RESPONSIBLE FOR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.

THIS WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES- EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED.

WARNING

THIS TESTER IS INTENDED FOR USE BY QUALIFIED PERSONNEL ONLY. IT IS IMPORTANT

THAT OPERATORS OF THIS EQUIPMENT FOLLOW THE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

CAREFULLY. PROPER BATTERY HANDLING PROCEDURES ARE MANDATORY AND THE

MANUFACTURER’S INSTRUCTIONS MUST BE OBSERVED.

SOCTESTER 140 AHR Battery Profile Load Analyzer SOC-140-612-ALPHA

5.Tips For Successful Use ............................................................................................. 8

6.Internal Battery Maintenance ................................................................................... 9

Specifications .......................................................................................................... 10

8.Condensed Operation Manual ................................................................................. 11

4. (a) Interpreting Results -The Results Screen ............................................................ 6

4. (b) Interpreting Results - Percentage Breakdown ................................................... 7

Table Of Contents ........................................................................................................ 2

CONNECT TEST CLIPS

Install the battery cable set into the mating connector on the right side panel of the SOCTESTER™ battery tester. Rotate the lock ring

until the connector is firmly seated.

Connect the black battery clip to the NEGATIVE (-) terminal on the battery.

Connect the red battery clip to the POSITIVE (+) terminal on the battery.

Ensure the battery clip connections are secure and have made good electrical connection.

TURN ON THE BREAKER

After the cable set connection is secure, turn on the breaker and power up the tester.

IMPORTANT NOTE: !The tester will not turn on, UNTIL the cable set is connected to the battery under test!

SOCTESTER 140 AHR Battery Profile Load Analyzer SOC-140-612-ALPHA

Step-By-Step Instructions:

IMPORTANT: In order to turn on the tester, you must first connect to the battery under test.

!The tester will not turn on, unless the cable set is connected to the battery under test!

SOC TESTER ALPHA Series SOC-140-612-ALPHA(U)

SIMPLE INSTUCTIONS - FRONT AND CENTER

Simple Instructions are displayed on the center of the front panel when

you open the tester.

The use of the tester is extremely straight forward, but the detailed step

by step instructions below should provide the end user with ultimate

clarity by breaking down every step in great detail.

Step One: Connect Test Cable Set And Turn On The Breaker

MANUAL INPUT:

AHR (AMPERE HOUR RATING) VARIABLE

This is the only manual input required by the end user.

Set the AHR (ampere hour rating) for the battery under test by

adjusting the AHR knob to the clockwise or counter-clockwise to

reach the required test variable for the battery under test.

The AHR (ampere hour rating) knob is found in the center of the

control panel, directly under the display screen.

The AHR (ampere hour rating) should be based on the standard 20

hour rate. This information can usually be found on the battery

label.

MAIN SETTINGS SCREEN

Turn on the breaker, while connected to the battery under test,

and the main settings screen will be displayed.

The Main Settings Screen will allow the end user to input and/or verify automatically recognized variables for the test sequence.

There is only 1 manual input required by the end user, the AHR setting variable, making the tester extremely simple to operate.

SOC TESTER ALPHA Series SOC-140-612-ALPHA(U)

MAIN SETTINGS SCREEN

This is the Main Settings Screen that will be displayed when

powering up the SOCTESTER™

This Screen will give the end use a full view of the test variables.

TEST VARIABLES:

TEMP SETTING- VOLTS SETTING - AHR SETTING

The OCV (Open Circuit Voltage) is also displayed above the "Volts"

setting on the right side of the screen. The end user may view the

starting OCV (Open Circuit Voltage) of the battery prior to test.

Step Two: Set The AHR (Ampere Hour Rating)

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AUTOMATIC VOLTAGE VARIABLE

RECOGNITION - AVR

AUTOMATIC VOLTAGE VARIABLE RECOGNITION - AVR is engaged and

will automatically select the required voltage variable of the battery

under test.

The OCV (Open Circuit Voltage) of the battery under test will also be

displayed above the battery test voltage setting.

This variable is completely automatic and there is no manual input

required or allowed for this variable.

*IMPORTANT NOTE: IF you are testing a 12V battery and the

AUTOMATIC VOLTAGE RECOGNITION selects 6V,

DO NOT RUN THE TEST as the 12V battery has fallen to the 6V range

and is would be considered a bad battery.

AVR - ATR - INPUT SETTINGS

AUTOMATIC VARIABLE RECOGNITION

Step Three: Start The Test Cycle

AUTOMATIC INPUT:

TEMP VARIABLE RECOGNITION AVR

+Plus OPTIONAL TEMP OVERRIDE

The Temperature of the battery under test will be recognized

automatically and the variable will automatically be set for the test

sequence.

This input is completely automatic, however, the temp setting

allows for an optional manual override of the temperature variable.

Adjusting the left knob labeled Temp OR on the SOC control panel

clockwise or counter-clockwise will override temperature and allow

the user to set the required input variable.

Press The Start Button

Press the start button on the right side of the control panel to start the test cycle. At the end of the 43 second load cycle, the

battery tester will beep and the True-state-of-charge and capacity of the battery under test will be revealed.

SOCTESTER 140 AHR Battery Profile Load Analyzer SOC-140-612-ALPHA

SOC TESTER ALPHA Series SOC-140-612-ALPHA(U)

Interpreting Results

SOCTESTER 140 AHR Battery Profile Load Analyzer SOC-140-612-ALPHA

The Results Screen

When the test has been completed, the tester will beep and the results will be broken down on the control panel display. The start

button LED will also be illuminated indicating the state-of-charge of the battery Green-Pass/Yellow-Marginal/Red-Fail. The battery

backdrop will also show Green-Pass/Yellow-Marginal/Red-Fail depending on the results of the test cycle.

Quick Results Reference:

When the load test cycle has completed, the tester will beep and the results will be broken down on the control

panel display.

The start button LED will illuminate indicating the state-of-charge of the battery along with the corresponding

PASS - MARGINAL - FAIL written results shown on the Control panel display with corresponding background colors.

GREEN = (GOOD/PASS) -

YELLOW = (MARGINAL) -

RED = (FAIL/BAD) -

The "ACTUAL AHR" (Ampere Hour Calculation) of the battery under test, based on the resulting TSOC value, will be

calculated and written to the display. The Ampere Hour Calculation provides the end user with real time insight into

the battery under test for on the spot decision making without the end user having to perform calculations.

RESULTS SCREEN BREAKDOWN

Quick View Results are

Displayed On The Right

A quick view and reference of

the testing cycle results will be

displayed on the right.

Capacity results will be displayed

in a numerical percentage %

format.

Results will be written and color

coded in Green-Pass/Yellow-

Marginal/Red-Fail depending on

the results of the test cycle.

Detailed Results Are Displayed In The Center

A detailed breakdown of the test results are displayed in the center of the

screen. "TSOC Results" percentage results are shown center left as well as

a written and color coded Green-Pass/Yellow-Marginal/Red-Fail on Center.

The "ACTUAL AHR" (Ampere Hour Calculation) of the battery under test is

found center right with the manual input AHR Setting directly above

"ACTUAL AHR" for quick and direct reference to the calculation.

Test Variables Are

Displayed On The Left

All the test variables are displayed

on the left side of the screen under

"SETTINGS".

Voltage (AUTO)

AHR setting (MANUAL INPUT)

Temp Setting (AUTO OR

OVERRIDE) OCV (Open Circuit

Voltage (AUTO) Battery Chemistry

(AUTO)

These are the test variables for the

completed test cycle as manually

input and/or auto input.

SOC TESTER ALPHA Series SOC-140-612-ALPHA(U)

Percentage Breakdown

TSOC % And Actual AHR Calculation

SOCTESTER 140 AHR Battery Profile Load Analyzer SOC-140-612-ALPHA

105%-110% (GREEN) This is a normal state-of-charge for many systems. It merely indicates the battery will yield energy

exceeding the 20-hour rating. Some batteries, under ideal conditions, improve with age. Test twice.

100%-105% (GREEN) This is the normal state-of-charge and indicates the battery will deliver 100% of its rated capacity

90% (GREEN) Even new batteries may read 90%. The capacity of a new battery can improve with time however, and may later

read 100%. This battery should be monitored to ensure further loss of battery capacity does not occur.

80% (YELLOW) A battery that reads 80% is considered to be marginal for normal use. Ensure the charging system for the

battery is working correctly.

70% (YELLOW) A 70% indication means the battery no longer has sufficient capacity for normal use. If the charging system is

working properly, the battery should be replaced. In use, it may yield erratic or unreliable performance.

60% and below (RED) A reading of 60% and below, on a properly charged battery, indicates the battery needs to be

replaced.

Batteries that read 40% and below are usually not salvageable.

The tester will interrupt the load cycle of dead or almost dead batteries before 43 seconds. The tester will not run its complete load cycle

on a dead battery. If you have made the connections correctly and the tester does not complete the load cycle, or even turn on, your

battery is probably completely dead.

Batteries removed from storage that read less than 100%, but more than 50%, may need a precise recharge cycle to restore original

capacity. These batteries should be float charged on precision automatic equipment for a minimum of 24 hours.

TSOC Percentage Break Down:

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Successful Operation

SOCTESTER 140 AHR Battery Profile Load Analyzer SOC-140-612-ALPHA

*Important Tips And Recommendations For Proper Use:

It is important all of the terminals of the battery being tested be clean.

It is important the battery test clips are clean and not damaged. A thin coating of

petroleum jelly (Vaseline) is recommended.

Do not block the cooling fans of the SOCTESTER™ battery tester. It is important air

flows freely through the battery tester panel.

The Test cables have been specially designed and must not be modified or altered in

any way. Make certain the test cables of the tester are connected directly to the

terminals of the battery.

Batteries that are connected in series should be tested individually, if possible.

Batteries over 12V may not be tested by the 6-12 model under any circumstances.

Do not connect the tester to a battery larger than the working capacity of the tester.

Tips And Best Practices

SOC TESTER ALPHA Series SOC-140-612-ALPHA(U)

Internal Battery Pack Maintenance

INTERNAL BATTERY CHARGING

SOCTESTER 140 AHR Battery Profile Load Analyzer SOC-140-612-ALPHA

“Internal Battery Low”

If the “Internal Battery Low” indicator comes on during use, the internal battery pack needs to be recharged.

Follow the directions on the display.

Charging Notes and Recommendations

The tester may be used with the internal battery Pack charger plugged in, but if the tester has reached maximum battery pack discharge and

the “Internal Battery Low” screen is displayed, it is recommended to immediately turn of the tester, disconnect the tester from the external

battery under test and plug in the wall charger while the tester is disconnected from any external battery.

The tester should remain disconnected from any external batteries, in the off position, with the wall charger plugged into the tester for at

least 15 minutes of charge time prior to continuing to test batteries with the charger plugged into the tester.

Prior to initial use, charge

the internal battery pack

Prior to initial use, charge the internal battery pack

with the supplied wall plug power unit for at least 12

hours. (P/N) WALL PLUG POWER UNIT (117 VOLTS) (P/

N SOCALPHA-140612-P1-A)

An overnight charge prior to the Initial use of the

tester is recommended.

The "INTERNAL BATTERY CHARGE IN PROGRESS" Led will be illuminated during battery pack charging. The "MAINTENANCE MODE/CHARGE

COMPLETE" Led will illuminate gradually when the system is reaching full charge and be at full brightness in maintenance mode when the

charge is complete.

The AC power unit may be plugged in for extended periods of time if desired and

overnight charging is recommended before every use and after every use.

An overnight charge after every use will ensure your tester is ready to perform the

next day and lengthen the life of your internal battery pack.

If your tester is kept in storage, an overnight charge prior to use is recommended. If

your tester is left in long term storage, a quarterly overnight charge is recommended.

ONLY use the SOCTESTER™ charger supplied with the SOCTESTER™. The use of an

alternative charger may cause damage to the internal battery pack of the tester or the

internal charging system.

SOC TESTER ALPHA Series SOC-140-612-ALPHA(U)

Specifications

SOC-140-612-ALPHA(U)

SOCTESTER 140 AHR Battery Profile Load Analyzer SOC-140-612-ALPHA

SPECIFICATIONS:

VOLTAGE: 6V, 12V

AMPERE HOUR RATING: 3-140 AH

SHIPPING WEIGHT: 20.5 lb.

SIZE: 14.9" X 12.1" X 9.6"

OPTIONS & REPLACEMENT PARTS

6ft. BATTERY TEST CABLE

(P/N 140612-ALPHA-CAB)

WALL PLUG POWER UNIT (117 VOLTS)

(P/N SOCALPHA-140612-P1-A)

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